properly

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It is a common condition in older patients where one-way valves inside the veins don’t work properly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

If federal habeas review is functioning properly, prisoners with innocence claims should prefer it over compassionate release; the latter reduces the sentence, but keeps the conviction intact.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

County firefighting commanders’ decision-making during the Eaton fire and concluded evacuation alerts were handled properly, even as residents say they were left in the dark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Doctors warn that heat-related illnesses become especially dangerous when temperatures remain high overnight, preventing the body from properly recovering.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“Frond,” Alexander corrected, for the plant in question was, in fact, a fern, and thus its leaves were properly called fronds.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood